Job Description

Why Choose Northwood?


Make an Impact. Be Inspired. Join Northwood!

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real impact? At Northwood, care is at the heart of everything we do--but we're also about community, innovation, and creating meaningful connections.

As Atlantic Canada's largest not-for-profit continuing care organization, we are a dynamic team of change makers, problem-solvers, and compassionate professionals who believe in the power of connection.

When you join Northwood, you become part of a forward-thinking, inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters. Whether you're starting your career or looking for a meaningful next step, you'll find a place to thrive here.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We recognize that every candidate brings unique strengths, and we strive to create an equitable hiring experience for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please let us know--we're here to support you.

Ready to love what you do? Join Northwood and be part of something bigger!


Responsibilities


Prepares beverages, food items and special products according to job routines

Provides efficient dining room service, including set up, serving, and sanitation in the decentralized dining sites and portioning, labeling, distribution, delivery and presentation of desserts, beverages, special products and supplies

Prepares food products, drinks and other related items according to established standards including menus, recipes, volumes and job routines

Provides quality table service to the residents ensuring diet modifications and supplements as indicated

Co-operates and converses with the resident's nursing RNCL; Reports any concerns to the Food Service Supervisor.

Cleans and sets up tables in the dining sites, strips dishes and delivers to and from the utility area and respective dining room, or effectively operates dish machines at unit level

Maintains a high level of sanitation, both personal and in the entire work area

Operates, maintains and sanitizes all food service equipment using HACCP Principles

Accommodates requests from various service sites via the intercom system, walkie-talkie/ two- way radio or telephone, and responds appropriately providing quality meal service

Ensures accurate portion sizes and prompt distribution of prepared foods for delivery to designated service areas and replenishes these items during meal service as necessary

Participates in Nourishment preparation and delivery

Ensures delivery of food and supply items to work areas as scheduled

Portions, labels, maintains, stores and serves foods in a manner that ensures maximal nutritional value, food safety and a quality standard of presentation

Performs established procedures for stock control and rotation

Practices effective waste and cost controls habits where possible without affecting quality assurance

Maintains table dressings and appearance in the Dining Rooms

Assists with and performs other related duties as may be requested
Qualifications


High School diploma or equivalent

Two to three years food service experience preferably in a long term health care facility

Certificate in Food Service Workers Course considered an asset

Basic Food Safety Certification considered an asset

Experience working with the elderly within a decentralized meal service system considered an asset

Must be able to lift 50lbs at a time

Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance
Location


Northwood Halifax
Department


Food & Nutrition Services
Schedule


Part Time
How to apply


Please click Apply!
Company


Northwoodcare Group Inc.
Location


10 - Dietary HFX
Opening Date


Jan 12, 2026
Starting Date


Jan 08, 2026
Requirements

Type

Description

Status

TDFED-000 High School Diploma Required Before Job Starts